As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, ‘The Winner’s Curse’ by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart. Continue reading →

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Preethi: A crazy young woman who lives with her head in the clouds, and leads a pretty aimless life. She loves life, hates school, and is quick to try new things. Still, she's not an open risk-taker and tends to stay on the good side of the good vs. evil debate. She believes in vampires, werewolves, and dragons, but hopes never to encounter anything that wants to eat her. She lives life waiting for her own paranormal romance to begin.

Staramaze: A novice blogger who joined this blog with excitement and hesitation. She likes to write about quotes and random life observations, and hopes that people take an avid interest in her posts. Other than blogging, she spends a lot of time reading and dreaming about traveling the world. Although she doesn't blog frequently, she tries to post interesting information when she does. Starsamaze looks forward to a great year of merry blogging!

Renée: A book-loving gal who loves to laugh. She dreams of owning a colossal home library, like the one in Beauty and the Beast. Her book reviews sound more like you’re having a conversation with a friend over coffee, and will go on and on about her favorite book or TV show when prompted. She lives life excited for the next great adventure.